West Valley City, Utah – A shocking crime unfolded in West Valley City when a 46-year-old man was arrested for the hatchet attack death of his father. The incident, which occurred on Friday, left the community reeling at the gruesome details that emerged during the investigation.
According to court documents, a witness called dispatch around 11 a.m. to report that Jeremy Ross Pulver had killed his father, John Pulver, at the victim’s residence before fleeing the scene. The witness stayed behind, providing crucial information to authorities as they arrived at the scene.
Details from Jeremy Pulver’s affidavit revealed a chilling account of the events leading up to the tragic killing. Allegedly, Jeremy beat his father to death and even went as far as filling his mouth with baking soda to ensure he was deceased. The disturbing nature of the crime shocked both investigators and the community alike.
Following the initial reports, first responders located John deceased with apparent head trauma. Jeremy was apprehended shortly after the incident, around 1 p.m., and transported to the West Valley City Police Department for questioning. During the interview, Jeremy confessed to the heinous crime, providing a detailed recount of the events that transpired.
Jeremy claimed that his father had expressed a desire to die due to his elderly condition and had even asked Jeremy to assist him in ending his life. Feeling pressured and willing to go through with the act, Jeremy took matters into his own hands. He described a gruesome scene where he attempted to smother his father with a rag and a plastic bag before ultimately resorting to using a hatchet to end his father’s life.
The investigation revealed that the crime scene evidence corroborated Jeremy’s statements, and he even provided accurate locations for the items used in his father’s murder. As a result, a West Valley City Police Department officer recommended that Jeremy Pulver be held without bail, citing concerns about the potential danger he posed to the public.
In light of additional reports involving Jeremy allegedly pointing a firearm at another individual during an argument, Pulver was ultimately jailed without bail for investigation of murder, a first-degree felony. The shocking details of the case continue to unravel as authorities work to piece together the events leading up to the tragic incident in West Valley City.